CardShopMap lists 80 card shops in Illinois. 18 Illinois markets have enough listings to publish a local directory page, and 38 more are still being built out.
Statewide, 31 of the 80 listed shops publish opening hours, 72 record at least one category, and 80 link an official website. The listings sit in 56 towns and cities.
The markets with the most listings are Chicago (7 shops), Effingham (3 shops), and Belleville (2 shops).
The most commonly listed specialty statewide is Pokémon (38 of 80 shops), followed by Magic: The Gathering (33), Sports cards (31), and Comics (25). 11 shops say they buy collections.
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Baseball Card Connection is a card shop trading from West Jefferson Avenue in Effingham, Illinois. It is listed for sports cards and baseball. It buys collections and sells cards over the counter. The hours on file cover Wednesday to Saturday. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at baseballcardconnection.com. Card trading here was confirmed from the shop's own site rather than assumed from its name, though the address itself comes from imported place data.
Ninjacat Card Shop is a card shop in Naperville, Illinois, on East Ogden Avenue, listed for sports cards. On the services side, it sells cards over the counter. Opening hours are published for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at ninjacatcardshop.tcgplayerpro.com. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
The Sandlot - Sports Cards & Memorabilia is a card shop trading from Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The Sandlot - Sports Cards & Memorabilia spans both halves of the hobby: Pokémon in trading card games, and sports cards, baseball, and basketball in sports. It runs an online store. The record carries opening hours for every day of the week, closing as late as 7pm. Contact details on file are a phone number and thesandlotsports.com. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
The Gaming Goat is a card shop in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, on Forest Avenue, listed for Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and sports cards. On the services side, it runs in-store events and runs an online store. Published hours are 10am to 8pm, Sunday. A phone number and an official website at thegaminggoat.com are both on the listing. Card trading here was confirmed from the shop's own site rather than assumed from its name, though the address itself comes from imported place data.
Pokémon · Magic: The Gathering · Yu-Gi-Oh! · +3 more
Players Corner Trading Cards is a card shop in Wood River, Illinois, on East Edwardsville Road, listed for sports cards. Contact details on file are a phone number and brewernationcards.tcgplayerpro.com. Nothing on file covers whether it buys collections and opening hours, and the listing does not guess. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Comic Buying Center is a card shop on East Park Avenue in Libertyville, Illinois. On the trading card game side it lists Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering; on the sports side, sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball. Vintage, grading, and comics also appear on the record. Comic Buying Center also buys collections and runs in-store events. It is listed as open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. On the same record, Saturday is listed but Sunday is not. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
The Baseball Card King is a card shop on Geneva Street in Shorewood, Illinois. Trading card games on the listing are Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, and the sports categories are sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball. Vintage and comics also appear on the record. The Baseball Card King also buys collections and runs an online store. A phone number and an official website at shopbck.com are both on the listing. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
The Gaming Goat is a card shop in Dekalb, Illinois, on East Lincoln Highway, listed for Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and sports cards. On the services side, it runs in-store events and runs an online store. Published hours are 10am to 8pm, Sunday. Contact details on file are a phone number and thegaminggoat.com. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Pokémon · Magic: The Gathering · Yu-Gi-Oh! · +3 more
Timeless Toys is a card shop in Chicago, Illinois, on North Lincoln Avenue, listed for sports cards. On the services side, it runs an online store. Opening hours are published for Wednesday to Sunday. A phone number and an official website at timelesstoys.com are both on the listing. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
Baseline Sports Cards carries Pokémon, sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball from West Wise Road in Schaumburg, Illinois. A phone number and an official website at baseline.cards are both on the listing. The record does not yet cover whether it buys collections and opening hours, so this page does not claim to. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
Rippin' Rookies Cards & Collectibles is a card shop trading from East Clay Street in Collinsville, Illinois. The sports categories on the listing are sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball. It runs an online store. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at rippinrookies.com. Still missing from the record: opening hours. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
The Midtown Group is a card shop in Chicago, Illinois, on North La Salle Street, listed for Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, grading, and comics. On the services side, it buys collections and runs an online store. Contact details on file are a phone number and midtowncomics.com. Nothing on file covers opening hours, and the listing does not guess. Card trading here was confirmed from the shop's own site rather than assumed from its name, though the address itself comes from imported place data.
Comics · Magic: The Gathering · Sports cards · +1 more
Tim's Corner is a card shop in Rock Island, Illinois, on 30th Street, listed for sports cards, baseball, and comics. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at tim-s-corner.hub.biz. Nothing on file covers whether it buys collections and opening hours, and the listing does not guess. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
Turbo Toyz Collectibles carries Pokémon, sports cards, vintage, and comics from North Elmhurst Road in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Opening hours are published for Tuesday to Sunday. A phone number and an official website at turbotoyzcollectibles.com are both on the listing. The record does not yet cover whether it buys collections, so this page does not claim to. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
ManaFest Card Shop is a card shop trading from 17th Avenue in East Moline, Illinois. The single category on the listing is sports cards. A phone number and an official website at manafestcardshop.net are both on the listing. Still missing from the record: whether it buys collections and opening hours. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
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Windy City Sports Cards is a card shop trading from West Grand Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It is listed for sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at 312windycitysportscards.com. Still missing from the record: whether it buys collections and opening hours. Card trading here was confirmed from the shop's own site rather than assumed from its name, though the address itself comes from imported place data.
Gizmo's Sportscards carries sports cards and baseball from Harvest Glenn Drive in Davis Junction, Illinois. The listing adds that it buys collections. The record lists it as open by appointment rather than on fixed hours. A phone number and an official website at gizmossportscards.com are both on the listing. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
GoodSports Sports Cards & Memorabilia is a card shop trading from Troy Road in Edwardsville, Illinois. The single category on the listing is sports cards. A phone number and an official website at goodsportssportscards.com are both on the listing. Still missing from the record: whether it buys collections and opening hours. The shop's own website is what confirmed it trades cards; the address and contact details come from imported place data.
Broken TCG is a card shop in Troy, Illinois, on South Main Street, listed for Pokémon, One Piece, sports cards, and grading. On the services side, it runs an online store. Published hours are 5pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and it is shown closed on Monday and Tuesday. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at brokentcg.com. The same table shows that both weekend days are listed. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Made the Grade Certified Collectibles is a card shop trading from North Ridgeway Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The sports category on the listing is sports cards. Grading and comics also appear on the record. It handles grading submissions. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at made-the-grade.com. Still missing from the record: opening hours. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Seven Out Cards and Collectibles is a card shop trading from Oakland Drive in Sycamore, Illinois. Trading card games on the listing are Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, and the sports categories are sports cards. Grading also appears on the record. It buys collections. The hours on file cover Tuesday to Saturday, and it is shown closed on Sunday and Monday. Contact details on file are a phone number and sevenoutcards.com. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Sports cards · Pokémon · Magic: The Gathering · +2 more
Fist Bump Hobby is a card shop in Naperville, Illinois, on Bordeaux Lane, listed for sports cards and comics. A phone number and an official website at fistbumphobby.com are both on the listing. Nothing on file covers whether it buys collections and opening hours, and the listing does not guess. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Jackpot Trading Cards is a card shop in Galesburg, Illinois, on East Main Street, listed for sports cards. A phone number and an official website at jackpotbreakers.com are both on the listing. Nothing on file covers whether it buys collections and opening hours, and the listing does not guess. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
Top Shelf Sports Cards Elgin is a card shop trading from South Randall Road in Elgin, Illinois. Top Shelf Sports Cards Elgin spans both halves of the hobby: Pokémon in trading card games, and sports cards, baseball, football, and basketball in sports. Grading also appears on the record. The listing carries a phone number and links the shop's own site at topshelfsportscards.com. Confirmation that this is a card business came from the shop's own website; everything else is imported place data.
CardShopMap publishes a local directory page for 18 Illinois cities: Chicago (7), Effingham (3), Belleville (2), Berwyn (2), and Carol Stream (2), and 13 more.
Which Illinois card shops buy collections?
11 of the 80 Illinois shops listed on CardShopMap say they buy cards: Baseball Card Connection, Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo, Comic Buying Center, The Baseball Card King, and The Old School Game Vault, and 6 more. Call ahead — what a shop buys and what it pays change week to week.
Are there card shows or events in Illinois?
9 upcoming events are on the Illinois calendar right now.
